D200 visits the dams

This gallery is the result of a number of trips to the Columbia River and Snake River viewing the eight hydro electric dams that are located on these major rivers. Some are shown with full spillways that further dramatizes their look and occurs only during spring runoff for a relative short time and some years not at all. Access is now somewhat limited because of 9/11 so one has to be satisfied with views that might not show the best angle.

Lower Monumental Dam on the Snake River. Since 9/11 access is very limited. Previously one could drive across this dam and get some remarkable closeup views of the thundering spillways and navigation locks during this spring runoff.